30 Percent Quote by Robert J. Gordon
““Morris Kleiner has calculated that the percentage of jobs subject to occupational licensing has expanded from 10 percent in 1970 to 30 percent in 2008.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Rise and Fall of American Growth, 2016
Occupational licensing has dramatically increased, limiting job market flexibility.
In simple terms: Licensing restricts job growth.
Reform licensing to boost employment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- career counseling
- business planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should licensing be reduced for all professions?
- How to balance safety with market freedom?
Licensing can protect public safety; reforms may reduce standards.